Citrus County Injury Attorney Blog
Two teens are in critical condition after a car smashed into the bicycle they were riding on Saturday evening.
Florida Highway Patrol officials say the incident occurred around 5:32 p.m. Saturday near North Independence Highway and Forest Drive in Inverness.
The two teens, both riding on the same bicycle, were traveling northbound on North Independence Highway. A Chevy Suburban driven by a 40-year-old man was also traveling northbound and crossed the center double line and pulled alongside the teens in an effort to pass them.
Troopers believe the bicycle then made a sudden left turn, crossing in front of the Suburban, resulting in the crash.
Both teens were thrown from the bicycle and severely injured. They were transported to Shands Hospital for treatment of their injuries.
The man was not injured in the crash. Reports indicate that he was, however, arrested and charged with DUI.
Every day across the United States, drunk driving accidents injure an estimated 720 people and take the lives of about 28 others. Even more shocking is the fact that nearly 2 in every 3 people will be involved in a drunk driving accident during their lifetime, either as the victim or the drunk driver.
Our Citrus County Auto Accident Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton are dedicated to holding drunk drivers responsible for causing accidents, injuries and deaths. Victims and their families can count on us to aggressively fight for their rights and pursue all avenues to help them obtain maximum compensation for damages after drunk driving accidents.
Drunk driving is 100 percent preventable. After a drunk driving crash, we will work tirelessly to help injury victims recover the full and fair compensation they deserve. Call us today at or contact us online for a free consultation.